Job Description

Are you passionate about service excellence Would you love to work for a global organization that is doing more good for people and planet IFF is a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences. We are now seeking a highly motivated and results driven individual to join our Finance - GL Reconciliation function as Senior Specialist - GL Reconciliation . Your Focus As Senior Specialist based out of our Finance Shared Service Center in Hyderabad, India, you will be responsible for performing the role of account reconciliation coordination, individual reconciliation responsibilities as well as being a focal point for audits, schedules, income statement forecasting, and other related duties. You will participate in various Financial Accounting team projects for the purpose of improving efficiencies and client satisfaction. This role reports to Assistant Manager. How you will contribute Run SAP reports required to review Income Statement, Balance Sheets and Trial Balances. Perform account reconciliations, analyzing trends, and completing fluctuation analysis. Compare US GAAP and local books and analyzing differences, follow-up on unusual items, reviewing and approving significant or unusual accounting entries, ensure corrections required are correctly recorded, etc. Perform account reconciliations of the accounts under their ownership and get it review and approved the account reconciliations performed by the members of their team. Act as focal point for external financial and statutory filings necessary to meet internal auditing and governmental requirements, in compliance with USGAAP and local accounting principles and with various laws and official requirements. Ensure timely support for the external audit of the Financial Statements by acting as focal point for communications with the external auditors. Ensure information required by the auditors is provided on time, participating in review meetings, answering audit comments, etc. Coordinate the Financial and Statutory requirements related to compliance with SOX rules and Internal Control self-assessments. Operational Knowledge on AP / AR / Tax/HR/Fixed Assets / Inventory/Banking. Identify root causes of issues and discover/implement practical solutions. Proposes new ideas to improve existing work processes and help drive change to reduce complexity. Utilize customer/client information to support work processes improvement. Recognizes cross-functional as well as cross-Finance impacts and take action to address needs. Job Requirements What you will need to be successful CA (Intermediate), MBA/Graduate or any other relevant discipline. Atleast 5-6 years of experience in GL Reconciliation. Working knowledge of US GAAP & IFRS. Sound knowledge of SAP FICO / SOX Controls. Excel Efficient, Macros basic knowledge, Blackline tool knowledge. Strong in accounting and analytical skills. Well versed with Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, Excel). Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work in fast paced environment during peak period. Positive attitude with zeal to learn new things. Ability to summarize processes and information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to share knowledge, expertise, and opinions in a professional manner. Ability to handle heavy or varied workload. Must demonstrate initiative and technical accounting skills. Capable to challenge status quo for process improvement. IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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